Germany announce plan to assess under-fire Low's future

Die Mannschaft have appeared to be on a downward spiral as of late, and there will now be an evaluation of the national team’s future.

Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff is leading an assessment of the ‘current situation’ in the team and its future, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Monday.

Die Mannschaft suffered a shock 6-0 defeat at the hands of Spain and subsequently exited the Nations League.

The 2014 World Cup winners produced a horrific display as they failed to register a shot on target, managed just 30 percent of the possession, and showed a lack of coordination.

It was their worst result since 1931, and head coach Joachim Low has come under huge scrutiny since then.

Low has massively lost his support among the German supporters and calls have been made for a change in management ahead of the next summer’s European tournament.

Germany president Fritz Keller earlier provided assurances over Low’s position in the team, but an evaluation has now been launched in the aftermath of the Seville humiliation.

“The DFB presidential board has unanimously agreed on a timetable to gather information, evaluate it and advise on next steps,” a statement on the DFB’s official website read.

The DFB Presidential Board has unanimously agreed on a timetable to gather information, evaluate it and advise on next steps regarding the national team's current situation.

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“This also gives the national team head coach enough time and emotional distance to fundamentally review the national side’s current situation.

“In sporting terms, to analyze the causes of the heavy defeat in Sevilla, but also, personally, to come to terms with the great disappointment. That’s part of the process.

“When the presidential board meets on December 4, Oliver Bierhoff, the team director, will provide an overview and assessment of the current situation regarding the national side.

“That will include lessons learned from the loss against Spain, as well as the side’s overall development in the last two years. The DFB will provide more information at that time about the results of the discussions and next steps.”